Ukraine's military announced Wednesday that its forces struck 13 Russian ships in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov over the past 48 hours, according to a Ukrainian statement. The figures are not independently verified.
Ukraine's military announced Wednesday that its forces struck 13 Russian ships in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov over the past 48 hours, the latest in a months-long campaign targeting Russia's maritime assets. The Ukrainian statement did not specify the types of vessels or the exact locations of the strikes. The figures are not independently verified. Ukraine has reported hitting dozens of Russian vessels in recent weeks, including tankers, cargo ships, and military vessels, as part of an effort to disrupt Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to evade sanctions. The campaign has primarily focused on the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea near occupied Ukrainian territories.
- DevelopingUkraine: at least 35 Russian ships hit in Black Sea, Sea of Azov over 96 hours
- StrongUkraine says it struck 14 Russian ships overnight, 10 of them tankers
- StrongUkraine says it struck 13 more Russian ships, total 172 since July 6
- DevelopingUkraine claims 136 Russian vessels hit in nine-day drone campaign
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